Fourth of July

American  

noun

1. Independence Day.

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Fourth of July British  

noun

1. Official name: Independence Day.  a holiday in the United States, traditionally celebrated with fireworks: the day of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776

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Fourth of July Cultural  

1. The day on which the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress in 1776; Independence Day.

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Etymology

Origin of Fourth of July

An Americanism dating back to 1770–80

Example Sentences

If retailers aren’t getting the sales figures they’re hoping for, they’ll have to become “very aggressive” with price cuts in Fourth of July sales, Cohen said.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Trump could announce the 250 acts of mercy on June 14, which is both Flag Day and his birthday, or on the Fourth of July, some of the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

"It's like the Fourth of July out there!" astronaut Jack Schmitt said.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The Fourth of July holiday this year marks 250 years since the American colonies declared independence from British rule.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

“So the Fourth of July is coming up, and there’s a cookout every year on the third,” Emma says as we settle into lawn chairs.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller